Capital Rep and Arts Center of the Capital Region collaborating

The Capital Repertory Theatre and the Arts Center of the Capital Region recently announced their collaboration on the “Firestorm Series,” a collection of works specifically chosen for their ability to provoke critical thought and engage the community in dialogue over controversial issues.

Two of the three play titles have been announced. The first is a fully staged play, “The Amish Project,” written and performed by Jessica Dickey. It chronicles the community response to the shooting of five Amish school children in Lancaster County, Pa., in October 2006.

The performance will be 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Arts Center in Troy.

The second work is a staged reading of “The Laramie Project — 10 Years Later, An Epilogue.” “Laramie” focuses on the long-term effects of the murder of Matthew Shepard on the town of Laramie, Wyo.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Capital Rep, with a reception at 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Arts Center in Troy, with a reception at 6 p.m.

The third title has yet to be announced, but is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Arts Center.

Tickets are $15 to $20; reservations are necessary. For information, call the Capital Rep box office at 445-7469.